Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Why only for macbook air?
Written by KN from LONDON
16-Feb-2008
To confirm: this external superdrive do NOT work with other machine than the Macbook Air, eventhough the staffs at Apple Store in central London told me it would.
What a shame that such a slick product only works with 1 machine... But why, Apple, why??626 of 853 people found this useful
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Only MacBook Air because of power requirements...
Written by GB from London
26-Feb-2008
This will only work with the MacBook Air because Apple designed the Air to provide more power through its USB port so the SuperDrive doesn't require a mains power adaptor. Other computers don't provide enough power via their USB ports, so the SuperDrive won't work. Simple, really.
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
its essential
Written by JH from London
27-Feb-2008
this just arrived. its great, no power supply, works perfectly. its fast and silent. had absolutely no problems what so ever. perfect with the macbook air( i guess that might be all it can work with!!) . so i am happy now, i can also make use of the great macbook air screen to watch dvds on. makes a lot of sense. take the macbook air whilst traveling and put the disk drive in the suitcase. works for me.
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Re: Only MacBook Air because of power requirements...
Written by CG from Reading
27-Jun-2008
Actually its the IDE to USB bridge. If you replace that it will work with any computer.
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Fast enough?
Written by SJ from Haverfordwest
30-Jun-2008
Well, aesthetically it's quite sublime. This product looks so cool next to your MacBook Air that, against all common sense and reason, it not only compensates for the sometimes slightly disagreeable decision to sacrifice the optical drive—it actually somehow makes the notebook even cooler than it was in the first place, gleaming with its inexplicable less-is-more charm. Even if you can't use it with a USB hub (more for driver reasons than power issues, I believe). That limits things a little, especially if you, say, want to backup something on the external hard drive you've no doubt bought to accompany the MacBook Air.
Essentially the product is blessed with graceful ease-of-use and efficiency and couldn't have been done that much better.
I wonder about its burning speed, though. It took four hours to burn a fully-loaded 8GB 'dual layer' DVD. How normal that is I can't be sure. What do you think?59 of 71 people found this useful
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Works a treat!
Written by DG from Bristol
22-Feb-2008
This drive is designed exclusively for the MacBook Air and does the job very well. It is very well built and sturdy enough to put in an overnight bag and not worry - too much about it.
Although the other reviewer (KN) had a bad experience it is very well publicised that this is for the MacBook Air ONLY - as always read the full details of products and ensure they meet your system requirements.129 of 216 people found this useful
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
re: why only for macbook air?
Written by GW from Stamford
29-Mar-2008
From the title of the product: "Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive - Compact and convenient, the MacBook Air SuperDrive connects to your MacBook Air computer with a single USB"
For it's stated use it is flawless. What about that statement misled you to think that the macbook air superdrive was for any other computer?106 of 185 people found this useful
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Essential Purchase
Written by CW from Godalming
27-Jun-2008
If you own a Macbook air you need this drive, its small, compact and works a treat. It compliments the computer well. It was the first thing i bought as soon as I got my macbook air. It's faster than using remote disk and you can import CD's and play movies and it doesnt affect the battery life to badly.
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Perfection is Bliss!!
Written by GH from Cwmbran
23-Jan-2009
Could it get any better? Been put through the test, fast & reliable Backed up itunes library in minutes! The sleek design next to my Macbook air makes having the separate drive worth it! Very Portable!!
Negatives, well there isn't any apple produce the goods once again!25 of 40 people found this useful
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Very Cool, but...
Written by PS from ellesmere port
14-Oct-2009
this is very cool and if you have a macbook air you have to buy one of these because they are as light as macbook air, portable, good looking and look even cooler next to your macbook air.
But the macbook air has only got one USB 2.0 so they could make this a bit bigger and put like 3 USB 2.0 ports because you connect this drive and you havent got any USB ports left... but never mind, as long as it works properly9 of 9 people found this useful
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Fantastic.
Written by MW from Middelfart
21-May-2008
What can i say: Long Battery, Small, Lite, Always Working, Practical.
U have gotta love it <'33314 of 24 people found this useful
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Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
Love it
Written by DM from Renfrew
06-Sep-2009
Looks great really stylish, just like the Macbook Air. So simple to use just plug in and it works. Slight beep when you first put a cd in then it runs silently. Another great product from Apple.
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